Coder

Ernest Health•Post Falls, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest in Post Falls, Idaho, is seeking a Coder to join its patient-care team. The hospital provides specialized inpatient rehabilitation services to patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest, including care for stroke, amputee, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions. Its clinical team provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with 24/7 nursing and physician support. The Coder uses ICD-10-CM standards to code and abstract medical records for reimbursement purposes and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The role calls for knowledge of coding and billing requirements, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, as well as strong organizational, communication, confidentiality, and teamwork skills. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, the organization offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs, including employee feedback opportunities through “My Ernest Journey” and its Engagement Survey. Benefits include medical plan options, spending and savings accounts, dental and vision coverage, retirement matching, insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, wellness incentives, and earned time off.

Requirements

Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 is listed as preferred.
Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third-party payer requirements regarding coding and billing.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Nice To Haves

Medical coding certification preferred.
Knowledge of government prospective payment system guidelines preferred.
Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.

Responsibilities

Use ICD-10-CM standards to code and abstract medical records for reimbursement purposes.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.